Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
$0.36

Legendary Creature — Orc Warrior

Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#477 Current Rank

#523 Last Week

#403 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zurgo, Thunder's Decree.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zurgo, Thunder's Decree decks.

Slash, Reptile Rampager

+3% Synergy $1.26

Raphael, Tough Turtle

+3% Synergy $0.23

Rabid Attack

+1% Synergy $0.21

Erode

0% Synergy $5.87

Endless Foot Assault

-1% Synergy $5.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zurgo, Thunder's Decree's abilities and overall game plan.

Bone-Cairn Butcher

+74% Synergy $0.32

Dalkovan Packbeasts

+62% Synergy $0.31

Mardu Siegebreaker

+60% Synergy $0.52

Avenger of the Fallen

+60% Synergy $0.37

Venerated Stormsinger

+55% Synergy $0.29

Stadium Headliner

+55% Synergy $0.68

Infantry Shield

+54% Synergy $0.62

Dalkovan Encampment

+54% Synergy $0.40

Voice of Victory

+53% Synergy $18.67

Shock Brigade

+52% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zurgo, Thunder's Decree decks.

Zurgo's Vanguard

+52% Synergy $0.07

Zurgo Stormrender

+50% Synergy $1.41

Windcrag Siege

+49% Synergy $3.40

All-Out Assault

+47% Synergy $2.84

Redoubled Stormsinger

+47% Synergy $0.31

Within Range

+46% Synergy $0.34

Will of the Mardu

+42% Synergy $1.53

Isshin, Two Heavens as One

+41% Synergy $4.92

Impact Tremors

+39% Synergy $1.97

Swords to Plowshares

-4% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will

-3% Synergy $41.65

Farewell

-4% Synergy $6.50

Teferi's Protection

-8% Synergy $55.57

Vampiric Tutor

-9% Synergy $64.98

Demonic Tutor

-10% Synergy $68.04

Smothering Tithe

-14% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zurgo, Thunder's Decree's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Reigning Victor

+47% Synergy $0.06

Hardened Tactician

+46% Synergy $0.27

Marshal of the Lost

+41% Synergy $0.13

Mindblade Render

+40% Synergy $0.30

Nightblade Brigade

+40% Synergy $0.08

Kargan Warleader

+39% Synergy $0.08

Gornog, the Red Reaper

+37% Synergy $4.21

Dragonback Lancer

+37% Synergy $0.16

Starry-Eyed Skyrider

+36% Synergy $0.24

Neriv, Heart of the Storm

+34% Synergy $1.89

The Jolly Balloon Man

+33% Synergy $0.56

Devilish Valet

+28% Synergy $0.34

Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate

+26% Synergy $1.13

Combat Celebrant

+26% Synergy $1.12

Shocking Sharpshooter

+26% Synergy $0.32

Chief of the Edge

+26% Synergy $0.07

Brutal Hordechief

+25% Synergy $2.09

Herald of Dromoka

+24% Synergy $0.25

Ogre Battledriver

+23% Synergy $0.28

Jaxis, the Troublemaker

+23% Synergy $1.66

Ainok Strike Leader

+22% Synergy $2.77

Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink

+20% Synergy $5.40

Iroas, God of Victory

+18% Synergy $14.28

Cadric, Soul Kindler

+18% Synergy $4.51

Professional Face-Breaker

+17% Synergy $5.91

Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

+16% Synergy $14.78

Mardu Devotee

+16% Synergy $0.05

Blood-Chin Rager

+16% Synergy $0.21

Suki, Kyoshi Captain

+15% Synergy $0.37

Mondrak, Glory Dominus

+14% Synergy $39.84

Goldnight Commander

+14% Synergy $0.25

Brighthearth Banneret

+13% Synergy $3.17

Rushblade Commander

+13% Synergy $0.32

Mirkwood Bats

+12% Synergy $0.74

Caesar, Legion's Emperor

+12% Synergy $5.58

Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation

+12% Synergy $28.17

Feldon of the Third Path

+12% Synergy $1.22

Species Specialist

+11% Synergy $11.59

Ironwill Forger

+10% Synergy $0.32

Calamity, Galloping Inferno

+10% Synergy $0.26

Lovisa Coldeyes

+10% Synergy $1.35

Exalted Sunborn

+9% Synergy $17.10

Kargan Intimidator

+9% Synergy $0.18

Garna, Bloodfist of Keld

+8% Synergy $0.11

Roaming Throne

+7% Synergy $52.93

Thalisse, Reverent Medium

+5% Synergy $0.22

Purphoros, God of the Forge

+5% Synergy $26.23

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

+3% Synergy $2.33

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

0% Synergy $2.64

Morbid Opportunist

-5% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zurgo, Thunder's Decree safe.

Duty Beyond Death

+36% Synergy $0.35

Inevitable Defeat

+33% Synergy $0.33

Coordinated Maneuver

+20% Synergy $0.11

Frontline Rush

+19% Synergy $0.25

Alesha's Legacy

+13% Synergy $0.10

Secure the Wastes

+11% Synergy $6.16

Desperate Measures

+11% Synergy $0.13

Village Rites

+8% Synergy $0.82

Abrade

+7% Synergy $0.35

Deadly Dispute

+6% Synergy $0.36

Lightfoot Technique

+6% Synergy $0.12

Wail of War

+6% Synergy $0.10

Flawless Maneuver

+5% Synergy $21.17

Corrupted Conviction

+5% Synergy $0.35

Rootborn Defenses

+5% Synergy $0.21

Mardu Charm

+5% Synergy $0.16

Grand Crescendo

+4% Synergy $2.92

Stroke of Midnight

+3% Synergy $0.33

Bitter Triumph

+3% Synergy $1.62

Unbreakable Formation

+2% Synergy $1.29

Crackling Doom

+1% Synergy $0.36

Akroma's Will

+1% Synergy $18.26

Dawn's Truce

+1% Synergy $7.14

Great Train Heist

+1% Synergy $3.45

Boros Charm

0% Synergy $3.55

Generous Gift

-1% Synergy $1.43

Fell the Profane

-1% Synergy $3.11

Chaos Warp

-2% Synergy $0.36

Deadly Rollick

-2% Synergy $26.08

Path to Exile

-4% Synergy $0.91

Despark

-4% Synergy $0.33

Terminate

-4% Synergy $0.38

Wear // Tear

-6% Synergy $2.53

Deflecting Swat

-7% Synergy $68.07

Mortify

-8% Synergy $0.20

Anguished Unmaking

-13% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zurgo, Thunder's Decree's game plan and control the board.

Worthy Cost

+25% Synergy $0.10

Salt Road Skirmish

+23% Synergy $0.07

Electroduplicate

+19% Synergy $0.39

Molten Duplication

+13% Synergy $12.48

Hour of Reckoning

+12% Synergy $0.29

Devastating Onslaught

+10% Synergy $1.51

Defibrillating Current

+9% Synergy $0.07

Full Throttle

+7% Synergy $4.48

Rush of Battle

+7% Synergy $0.04

Eliminate the Competition

+5% Synergy $0.14

Strategic Betrayal

+5% Synergy $0.38

Blasphemous Edict

+3% Synergy $3.47

Blasphemous Act

+2% Synergy $0.66

Vandalblast

0% Synergy $2.39

Ruinous Ultimatum

-1% Synergy $2.39

Damn

-5% Synergy $2.58

Faithless Looting

-9% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mardu Monument

+25% Synergy $0.09

Skullclamp

+23% Synergy $5.59

Idol of Oblivion

+20% Synergy $0.82

Stormbeacon Blade

+16% Synergy $0.24

Dolmen Gate

+12% Synergy $32.10

Blade of Selves

+11% Synergy $3.03

Mirrormind Crown

+8% Synergy $1.49

Banner of Kinship

+7% Synergy $5.24

Oketra's Monument

+7% Synergy $5.37

Dragonfire Blade

+7% Synergy $1.08

The Fire Crystal

+6% Synergy $6.30

Mirror Box

+6% Synergy $5.78

Eldrazi Monument

+5% Synergy $6.90

Maskwood Nexus

+4% Synergy $2.34

Lightning Greaves

+3% Synergy $3.56

Helm of the Host

+2% Synergy $10.46

Wayfarer's Bauble

0% Synergy $0.32

Vanquisher's Banner

0% Synergy $4.36

Ashnod's Altar

-1% Synergy $15.42

Swiftfoot Boots

-6% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zurgo, Thunder's Decree's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

War Effort

+43% Synergy $0.17

Thunder of Unity

+31% Synergy $0.15

Renewed Solidarity

+30% Synergy $7.24

Warleader's Call

+28% Synergy $7.82

Barrensteppe Siege

+26% Synergy $0.34

Echoing Assault

+26% Synergy $0.33

Raiders' Spoils

+18% Synergy $0.10

Intangible Virtue

+16% Synergy $0.37

Caretaker's Talent

+13% Synergy $7.57

Cathars' Crusade

+12% Synergy $8.38

Determined Iteration

+12% Synergy $2.57

Kinbinding

+11% Synergy $0.35

Anointed Procession

+10% Synergy $57.18

Legion Loyalty

+10% Synergy $0.34

Reconnaissance

+9% Synergy $7.32

Shared Animosity

+9% Synergy $3.29

Tocasia's Welcome

+8% Synergy $0.75

Smile at Death

+7% Synergy $3.29

Static Snare

+7% Synergy $0.10

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

+6% Synergy $7.95

Collective Inferno

+6% Synergy $1.50

Bastion of Remembrance

+5% Synergy $0.28

Divine Visitation

+5% Synergy $1.02

Firebender Ascension

+3% Synergy $0.74

Mardu Ascendancy

+2% Synergy $0.75

Goblin Bombardment

+1% Synergy $3.80

Phyrexian Arena

-8% Synergy $3.70

Black Market Connections

-10% Synergy $17.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zurgo, Thunder's Decree to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

+28% Synergy $39.94

Kaya, Geist Hunter

+13% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Vault of the Archangel

+15% Synergy $0.50

Castle Embereth

+13% Synergy $0.27

Windbrisk Heights

+11% Synergy $0.26

Three Tree City

+11% Synergy $25.10

Castle Ardenvale

+4% Synergy $0.27

Cori Mountain Monastery

+4% Synergy $0.37

Minas Tirith

+2% Synergy $6.34

Abandoned Air Temple

+2% Synergy $6.11

Arena of Glory

+1% Synergy $10.99

Bojuka Bog

-1% Synergy $0.53

Reliquary Tower

-3% Synergy $2.54

Phyrexian Tower

-3% Synergy $23.84

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

-5% Synergy $58.63

Rogue's Passage

-9% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner

+15% Synergy $1.91

Mardu Banner

+6% Synergy $0.18

Talisman of Conviction

-3% Synergy $0.27

Commander's Sphere

-3% Synergy $0.34

Chromatic Lantern

-3% Synergy $1.81

Mind Stone

-3% Synergy $0.35

Arcane Signet

-4% Synergy $0.39

Fellwar Stone

-4% Synergy $0.65

Talisman of Hierarchy

-6% Synergy $0.47

Boros Signet

-7% Synergy $0.43

Sol Ring

-8% Synergy $1.17

Talisman of Indulgence

-11% Synergy $3.52

Rakdos Signet

-11% Synergy $2.32

Orzhov Signet

-13% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zurgo, Thunder's Decree decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Nomad Outpost

+15% Synergy $0.34

Scoured Barrens

+14% Synergy $0.18

Bloodfell Caves

+14% Synergy $0.20

Wind-Scarred Crag

+14% Synergy $0.16

Shattered Landscape

+13% Synergy $0.26

Shattered Sanctum

+9% Synergy $1.30

Path of Ancestry

+8% Synergy $0.29

Sunbillow Verge

+7% Synergy $10.79

Evolving Wilds

+6% Synergy $0.23

Clifftop Retreat

+5% Synergy $0.31

Bleachbone Verge

+5% Synergy $10.56

Mountain

+4% Synergy $0.16

Terramorphic Expanse

+4% Synergy $0.26

Blazemire Verge

+4% Synergy $8.81

Plains

+3% Synergy $0.15

Swamp

+3% Synergy $0.11

Temple of Triumph

+3% Synergy $0.36

Canyon Slough

+2% Synergy $0.34

Isolated Chapel

0% Synergy $0.32

Dragonskull Summit

0% Synergy $0.53

Smoldering Marsh

0% Synergy $0.37

Temple of Silence

0% Synergy $0.31

Sundown Pass

0% Synergy $1.04

Fetid Heath

-1% Synergy $0.35

Haunted Ridge

-1% Synergy $7.52

Elegant Parlor

-2% Synergy $10.34

Raucous Theater

-2% Synergy $10.76

Cavern of Souls

-2% Synergy $48.67

Furycalm Snarl

-2% Synergy $0.32

Battlefield Forge

-3% Synergy $0.33

Shadowy Backstreet

-3% Synergy $11.74

Caves of Koilos

-4% Synergy $0.34

Temple of Malice

-4% Synergy $0.21

Plateau

-4% Synergy $341.24

Badlands

-4% Synergy

Scrubland

-4% Synergy

Rugged Prairie

-5% Synergy $0.34

Savai Triome

-6% Synergy $20.32

Command Tower

-7% Synergy $0.31

Exotic Orchard

-7% Synergy $0.30

Spectator Seating

-7% Synergy $16.13

Luxury Suite

-9% Synergy $29.92

Arid Mesa

-9% Synergy $32.49

Bloodstained Mire

-10% Synergy $16.13

Marsh Flats

-10% Synergy $28.81

Sacred Foundry

-11% Synergy $11.21

Vault of Champions

-11% Synergy $14.11

Sulfurous Springs

-11% Synergy $1.04

Blood Crypt

-13% Synergy $8.87

Godless Shrine

-15% Synergy $10.14

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